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Judicial Council Announces Two Openings on the Committee for Equality and Justice

Posted:
Wednesday, November 14, 2012

The Minnesota Judicial Council is seeking to appoint two individuals to the Committee for Equality and Justice (CEJ). CEJ members serve three-year terms and no member shall serve more than two consecutive terms. The next term begins January 1, 2013.

CEJ was established to advance the Judicial Branch's efforts to eliminate from court operations bias that is based on race, gender, ethnicity, age, disability, socioeconomic status, religion, sexual orientation, and any other status protected by law.

CEJ meets approximately four times per year in St. Paul. Meetings last from two to three hours. In addition, members participate in one or more subcommittees that meet in between the full CEJ meetings. The current subcommittees are as follows:

Education and Training

Data Collection and Analysis

Elimination of Barriers to Access

Disability

Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity

Racial Fairness

Gender Fairness

Membership for the CEJ must reflect geographic and demographic diversity and will not exceed 32 members. Members of the public, justice system partners, attorneys, court staff, and judges are encouraged to apply.